Increase of Airport Security Flashcards
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According to experts..
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According to experts at the Cato Institute, there were more than 25,000 recorded breaches in the decade since the Transportation Security Information (TSA) was formed.
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In one incident..
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In once incident a passenger was able to board a plane with a batch of C4 explosive devices.
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In 2002..
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In 2002, the TSA spent $2.7 billion on aviation security, and in 2018 the TSA spent $7.6 billion on aviation security. This is an increase of $4.9 billion since 2002.
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There hasn’t been..
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There hasn’t been a successful attack against commercial aviation in the U.S. in the 20 years since 9/11, and outside experts agree that while there is still room for improvement, the TSA has been effective in preventing another terrorist attack. (Source A)
